Support Animals in Ohio from the Warm Comfort of Home!

Welcome to the 2026 Beat the Winter Blues Auction for the Animals! Bid on awesome items for yourself, family, friends, pets and wildlife while raising funds to create positive impact for animals in Ohio! Your participation benefits animals through Ohio Animal Foundation's rescue/shelter services and wildlife grant programs, annual Tackle Pet Hunger food drive and outreach initiatives. THANK YOU!

The details: Online bidding opens at 8 a.m. on Monday, January 19 and ends at 8 p.m. on Sunday, January 25. 

Items may be picked up Monday, January 26th between 6-7:30 p.m. at the New Albany branch of the Columbus Library (200 Market Street, New Albany, OH 43054) or Monday, February 2nd between 6-7:30 p.m. at the Shepard Branch of the Columbus Library (850 N Nelson Rd, Columbus, OH 43219). Other arrangements may be made for delivery/pick-up/shipping if necessary.

A shipping donation will be requested to help cover shipping costs to winners outside of central Ohio, when applicable. This ensures more of our raised funds go directly towards our mission.